Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS that demands a balance between processor and graphics performance. The combination of an Intel Core i3-12100F and an AMD Radeon RX 580 has been measured across three resolutions and four quality presets. The data shows that this setup can deliver smooth 60 FPS gameplay at 1080p with medium settings, but it falls short at higher resolutions. This analysis walks through the recorded FPS, explains which component is the bottleneck, and compares the combo to similar hardware.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is determined by the measured averages. At 1920x1080, the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 61.7 FPS. Low settings reach 87.9 FPS, but High drops to 51.4 FPS and Ultra to 40.7 FPS, so Medium is the best balance. At 2560x1440, only Low settings hit exactly 60 FPS. Medium averages 43.5 FPS, High 38.4 FPS, and Ultra 30.4 FPS, all below the threshold. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The highest average is Low at 40.1 FPS, followed by High at 27.3 FPS, Medium at 27.1 FPS, and Ultra at 16.9 FPS. Therefore, the system is playable at 1080p with Medium, at 1440p with Low, and not playable at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS scaling between resolutions and presets clearly indicates that the GPU is the dominant constraint. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 87.9 at 1080p to 60 at 1440p and then to 40.1 at 4K. This consistent decline with resolution is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance, because the graphics card must process more pixels as resolution increases. The CPU, an Intel Core i3-12100F, holds a benchmark percentile of 68 among all CPUs, placing it above average, while the RX 580 sits at the 53rd percentile for GPUs. The GPU is closer to the middle of the pack, and its relative weakness becomes more evident as the resolution climbs.

At 1080p, the gap between Low and Medium is 26.2 FPS (87.9 to 61.7), while at 1440p the same gap is 16.5 FPS (60 to 43.5), and at 4K it narrows to 13.0 FPS (40.1 to 27.1). This pattern suggests that at lower resolutions the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, but the GPU quickly becomes the limiting factor as the pixel count increases. The CPU’s 4 cores and 8 threads are sufficient for this game at 1080p, but the GPU’s performance ceiling prevents higher framerates at 1440p and 4K. The data points to the graphics card as the primary bottleneck across all tested resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database provides average FPS for each resolution and preset combination. Min and max values were not recorded, so the following table lists only the average framerates.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|

| 3840x2160 | Low | 40.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 27.1 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 27.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 16.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 60.0 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 43.5 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 38.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 30.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 87.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 61.7 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 51.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 40.7 |

The spread of values shows that settings have a large impact at every resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 47.2 FPS, while at 1440p it is 29.6 FPS, and at 4K it is 23.2 FPS. The system performs best at 1080p, where even High settings approach the 60 FPS target, but the GPU cannot sustain 60 FPS at 1440p beyond Low.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this specific combo ranks 3382nd out of 3714 entries. That places it in the lower portion of the field: only 332 combinations perform worse. The rank reflects the overall measured performance across all tested settings and resolutions. A rank this low indicates that the i3-12100F and RX 580 pairing is not competitive with most other systems for this game, though it remains playable at modest settings. The GPU’s 53rd percentile and the CPU’s 68th percentile align with this mid-to-low ranking, but the game’s demands clearly push the graphics card to its limits.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with high settings?

A: No. At High settings, the average FPS is 51.4, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium is the highest preset that reaches 61.7 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Low is the only preset that reaches 60 FPS exactly. Medium and higher presets all fall below 60 FPS, with Medium at 43.5 FPS.

Q: Is 4K possible with this hardware?

A: No. The highest average at 4K is 40.1 FPS on Low, which is well below the 60 FPS target. Even the best preset cannot achieve playable framerates.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 580 is about 0.1% slower than the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile and 0.4% slower than the GTX 1660 SUPER, but it is about 0.5% faster than the Radeon 740M and 0.6% faster than the FirePro W5100.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking in the game?

A: It ranks 3382nd out of 3714 tested combinations, meaning it outperforms only 332 other setups. This places it in the bottom 9% of the field.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU matter more for this game?

A: The FPS drops consistently with resolution, indicating the GPU is the main bottleneck. For example, at Low settings the average goes from 87.9 FPS at 1080p to 60 FPS at 1440p and 40.1 FPS at 4K.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but only at specific resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, both Low and Medium presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with averages of 87.9 and 61.7 FPS respectively. At 2560x1440, only Low reaches exactly 60 FPS, so it is technically playable but with reduced visual quality. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS; the best average is 40.1 FPS on Low. The verdict is clear: the system is fully playable at 1080p with Medium settings, playable at 1440p only on Low, and not suitable for 4K gaming. For a smooth experience, users should stick to 1080p Medium or 1440p Low.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494. Its nearest rivals, based on similar scores, include the Intel Core 3 N355 (score 13492, essentially identical), the Intel Core i5-9500 (score 13452, about 0.3% slower), the Intel Core 5 120UL (score 13594, about 0.7% faster), and the Intel Core i7-1250U (score 13351, about 1.1% slower). Systems built with any of these processors would likely produce very similar CPU-limited performance in Lockdown Protocol.

The AMD Radeon RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 12928. Its nearest GPU rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (score 12940, about 0.1% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (score 12986, about 0.4% faster), the AMD Radeon 740M (score 12870, about 0.5% slower), and the AMD FirePro W5100 (score 12847, about 0.6% slower). A system using any of these graphics cards would deliver frame rates close to those recorded for the RX 580, assuming the rest of the configuration remains similar.